Talent Corps Update

Greater St. Cloud JobSpot Receives International Award – We are proud to have received a Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for Greater St. Cloud Jobspot, our online regional talent portal serving Central Minnesota. This award comes on the heels of the Economic Development Marketing Award from the Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM) for the same project.

Talent Summit 2016

Save the Date! The 2016 GSDC Talent Summit will be held on January 21 at River’s Edge Convention Center. The purpose of this event is to provide a structured environment for business, education institutions and job seekers to interact around talent related topics and opportunities in Greater St. Cloud.

Your day will be packed full of open and interactive conversations between employers and job seekers. We will end the day with a Career Fair event. There are only 50 spots available in the Career Fair for employers. Contact Gail Cruikshank at (320)257-4753 or gcruikshank@greaterstcloud.com for more information. There is a small cost to employers participating in the Career Fair segment. We are anticipating 500 summit attendees with a goal of 250 job seekers and 250 employers and workforce partners. Aside from the Career Fair exhibitors, there is no charge to attend the Summit but registration is needed. Registration is now open: go to www.GreaterStCloudJobSpot.com and look for the link at the bottom of the right column on the home page.

Coffee and Careers at Capital ONE Café Coffee and Careers at Capital One Café is an event that offers a smaller, more intimate environment for job seekers and select employers to interact in a more casual and less intimidating environment. During Coffee and Careers, a job seeker is able to stop by the Café anytime during the 2-hour event and visit with four employers to learn more about their company and possible employment opportunities.Job seekers will also find support from our College Careers Services Team representing area colleges and universities. Members of the DAYTA Marketing team will also assist job seekers with resume and interviewing skills, along with tips on creating or enhancing a Linked In profile.

Our 6-part Coffee and Career Fall Series is taking place now through January 8, 2016. If you are interested in participating in the event, please contact Gail Cruikshank at 320-257-4753 orgcruikshank@greaterstcloud.com.

More exciting things with Greater St. Cloud Job Spot!

Cash for Careers Contest – JobSpot will award 4 registered job seekers a $250 cash prize during the months of October-December. Find more details on JobSpot

Why St. Cloud? See this video showcasing why Greater St. Cloud is a great place to live, work and engage. Watch the video here: Why St. Cloud?

Sign up for your 2016 JobSpot job posting subscription and receive the best prices available! Now through December we are offering a 50% reduction in pricing to our GSDC Investors and a 40% discount for non- profit organizations. Visit JobSpot or contact Gail Cruikshank at gcruikshank@greaterstcloud.comor 320-257-4753 for details.

Gail Cruikshank, GSDC Talent Director was recently appointed to the Create CommUNITY Steering Committee and the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce Diversity Task Force to participate in advancing workforce opportunities for diverse communities in our region.

The St. Cloud Area Immigrant Employment Connection has been formed to help connect employers with the immigrant workforce through educational opportunities and career fairs. If you are interested in participating in the group contact Gail Cruikshank at gcruikshank@greaterstcloud.com or (320) 257-4753.

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The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation serves the interests of Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties in central Minnesota, including the cities of Sartell, Saint Cloud, St. Augusta, St. Joseph, Sauk Rapids, and Waite Park, MN